Individuals dreaming to study fashion and apparel design course can apply for this programme till 10 June this year.

BSc in Fashion and Apparel Design is a three year course with six semesters. The course is affiliated to Bangalore North University.

English language, Personality Development, Banking and Finance, Fashion Marketing and Merchandising are also among the subjects taught in this course.

About AIFD

The Army Institute of Fashion & Design (AIFD) was established in Bangalore on October 4, 2004
under the aegis of the Army Welfare Education Society (AWES) to impart quality education in the field of Fashion and Design to the wards of Army Personnel, both serving and retired.

It is one of twelve leading institutes of higher education managed by AWES which also manages 137 Army Public schools and 249 Army Pre-Primary Schools all over the country.

Eligibility

Candidates willing to apply for this AIFD admission 2021 must be a pass in plus-two in any stream from a recognised institute.

The pass percentage in the qualifying exam must be 35 percent.

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Point to remember
A) Children of army personnel (either serving or retired) who have the above said qualification with required pass percentage can apply for the course.

B) Even siblings of serving army personnel who meet the above stated qualification can also apply.

C) Students residing in Karnataka who have finished plus-two in Karnataka with required pass percentage can also apply.

Applicants who are siblings or children of army personnel have to produce the required certificate.

The details about the certificates can be obtained from the prospectus at ‘http://www.aifdonline.in/pdf/E-Prospectus.pdf’

The procedure to apply for AIFD admission 2021 is online.

Applicants have to visit the official website at ‘http://www.aifdonline.in/’

Soon after the webpage downloads, applicants have to scroll down the page and click on the button ‘Admission Application for BSc FAD 2021-22’

Applicants have to click the button and commence registration to obtain username and password.

Post obtaining username and password, applicants have to login using them and start applying for AIFD admission 2021.

Candidates have to provide the required information, pay the registration fee and submit the application.

Registration fee

Registration fee for applying for AIFD admission 2021 is Rs 750.

Selection procedure

The applicants of AIFD admission 2021 have to attend a written test which will be conducted on 4 July from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm.

The candidates who have got a good score in the written test will be shortlisted for admissions.

The shortlisted candidates for AIFD admission 2021 must pay the registration fee before 23 July.

The test for AIFD admission 2021 will have objective type questions for 100 marks.

Questions will be related to Intelligence and Reasoning Test, General Awareness Test, English Language Competency and Comprehension Test.

The medium of the test would be English.

The registration for AIFD admission 2021 is on till 10 June this year. The scrutiny of applications will be done on 16 June.

The admit card for the written test in connection with AIFD admission 2021 will be available for download from 24 June to 4 July.

The exam will be conducted on 4 July. The results will be declared on 10 July.

Admit card download

Applicants of AIFD admission 2021 can download or receive their admit card.

Candidates who cannot download or receive their hallticket by 30 June should approach the Principal of AIFD stating his or her full name, address and his/her application form number so as to facilitate the dispatch of the duplicate admit card.

The telephone numbers of AIFD is 09035316000/ 8792669001/02.

Point to remember

Candidates who have not obtained their hallticket for the written exam in connection with AIFD admission 2021 can approach the exam centre official with the passport size photograph.

The photograph must be the same as the one pasted in the application form.

However, the answersheets of such candidates will be evaluated upon confirmation of their eligibility for the exam.

Contact

AFDI can be contacted at ‘Nagareshwara Nagenahalli, Kothanur Post, Bengaluru-560077’

Queries can be sent to email at ‘aifdonline@gmail.com’ and ‘aifd@aifdonline.com’

The telephone numbers for contact are 87926 69001/02, 09035316000.

The website of AIFD is ‘http://www.aifdonline.in/’

Starting with the academic year 2025-26, this initiative seeks to recognize exceptionally talented students who have excelled in highly competitive international Olympiads in subjects such as Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Informatics, say sources from IIT Kanpur.

Admission through this route will allow a limited number of seats per department specifically for students who have undergone rigorous preparation and training in relevant Olympiad camps.

Eligibility

Eligibility for this pathway requires candidates to be of the same age as JEE (Advanced) candidates and to have taken their Class XII (or equivalent) exams for the first time in either the year of admission or the year prior, with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.

Candidates must have attended the relevant Olympiad training camp in the subject for which they are applying, say sources from IIT Kanpur.

Those who were previously admitted to IITs via JoSAA or had an IIT admission cancelled are not eligible.

Selection process

The selection process involves two stages. Initially, each department will review applicants based on their Olympiad rankings and shortlist candidates accordingly, say sources from IIT Kanpur.

These candidates will then participate in a written examination, which is mandatory, and an interview, if required.

At the Institute level, a selection committee, led by the Dean of Academic Affairs, will consolidate the recommendations from each department to ensure that the admissions process is streamlined, filling all available seats within each department without overlap.

Initiative

Prof. Shalabh, Dean of Academic Affairs, IIT Kanpur, said their Olympiad-based admissions initiative is designed to provide opportunities for the brightest minds who have excelled in international competitions.

We are cultivating a diverse academic environment rich in innovation and critical thinking, said Prof Shalabh of IIT Kanpur.

Our goal is to enhance our academic community with individuals who bring unique perspectives and exceptional analytical skills, he said.

Through this initiative, we aim to support and promote innovation in disciplines that are essential to India’s growth and global competitiveness, he said.

Timeline

The timeline for this new admission route is set to begin with the call for applications in early March 2025, say sources from IIT Kanpur.

The application window will close by the end of March, and departments will conduct their screenings and exams by May in the respective academic years.

Final offers will be extended in June 2025, giving applicants a streamlined timeline that allows adequate preparation and a clear path to admission.

Alternative pathway

Through this alternative pathway, IIT Kanpur is reserving seats in select departments for young innovators with exceptional analytical skills, making it one of the few institutes in India to directly recruit talent from prestigious global Olympiad platforms.

Renowned for its excellence in science and engineering education, IIT Kanpur has made significant contributions to research and development over the decades.

Its expansive, lush green campus spans 1,050 acres and hosts a rich array of academic and research resources.

The institute comprises 19 departments, 26 centers, three interdisciplinary programs, and two specialized schools across engineering, science, design, humanities, and management disciplines.

With over 590 full-time faculty members and more than 9,500 students, IIT Kanpur continues to be a leader in fostering innovation and academic rigor.

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